Your complete guide to traveling in Hungary
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When I first wandered through Pecs (pronounced 'paych'), I was immediately struck by how this small Hungarian city wears its 2,000 years of history like...
When most business travelers think of Hungary, Budapest dominates the conversation. But 230 kilometers east lies Debrecen, the country's second-largest city that's rapidly transforming into...
After two decades of exploring destinations from Morocco's bustling souks to Thailand's serene beaches, I've discovered that the perfect family vacation often combines cultural immersion...
The mist was just lifting off the Danube as our bus rounded the bend, revealing what looked like something straight out of a fairytale. Stone...
When my midwifery conference in Budapest concluded, I found myself with a precious 48-hour window before my flight home to Melbourne. Rather than lingering in...
The first time I tasted a Kéknyelű—a grape variety so rare it only grows on the northern shores of Lake Balaton—I understood why Hungarians have...
Standing at the edge of Debrecen's Aquaticum thermal pool, I watched as steam rose in delicate spirals, carrying dissolved minerals that have been filtering through...
You know, there's something magical about stepping into a city that hasn't yet been overrun by tourism's heavy footprint. Pecs (pronounced 'paych') feels like Hungary's...
Standing at the edge of Lake Balaton as the summer sun dips toward the horizon, I'm reminded of why emergency responders like me are drawn...
There's something about Budapest that reminds me of treating trauma patients – beneath the obvious surface lies a complex network of hidden systems that keep...
When I first stepped into Pecs, Hungary's fifth-largest city nestled against the slopes of the Mecsek Mountains, I wasn't prepared for how this underrated gem...
The first time I stepped into a thermal bath in Budapest, I realized I was experiencing something far beyond a simple soak. The neo-Baroque architecture...
When most travelers think of Hungary, Budapest's thermal baths and Gothic architecture immediately spring to mind. Yet 230 kilometers east lies Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city...
The first time I stepped off the train at Budapest's Keleti Station, my marathon-trained legs were itching to explore every corner of this dual city....
The moment my headlamp illuminated the crystalline formations in Pálvölgyi Cave, I felt that familiar rush—the same sensation I get during a challenging mountain rescue,...
The Danube River cuts through Budapest like time itself, dividing Buda from Pest while connecting past to present. I found myself standing on the Chain...
There's something utterly magical about emerging from steaming thermal waters into the crisp Budapest winter air, snowflakes gently melting before they can touch your heated...
I found Debrecen the way I find most of my favorite places – completely by accident. After a theater weekend in Budapest that left me...
When most travelers think of Hungarian cuisine, their minds immediately drift to Budapest's grand cafés or perhaps the hearty goulash that has become synonymous with...
When my college roommate Eszter invited me to visit her homeland and explore Lake Balaton last summer, I had no idea I was about to...